5 Things I Learned From Peace Corps Ecuador

By Lauren Phelps

Ever since I can remember, I have had two goals in my life: join the Peace Corps and participate in the reality TV show “Big Brother”. I remember thinking that maybe these goals were too big for me, pipe dreams that would never be attained. I have since let go of my aspirations to become a reality TV star, but I was, however, able to complete my goal of joining the Peace Corps.

In June of 2018 I found out that my Peace Corps application was accepted and I would be moving to Ecuador in January of 2019. I was beyond excited and so ready for my new life in a new country. Little did I know just how much I would learn in my experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador. Here are 5 things I learned that pretty much changed my life.